Chapter 3
Awakening part 3
Ground floor, O'Donnell building.
Four people were talking, two of them were Fang, and Howl, Wolf's personal servants, a cop and the other was a pink haired detective, trying to get information on the roof incident that occurred.
Fang was speaking in a calm, monotone voice, trying to hide the events of the battle that occurred. "A most unfortunate accident. One of the newly installed generators in the castle exploded. Mr. O'Donnell is quite willing to pay for any damages that might hav..."
"Mr. Fang!" The detective interrupted, slightly in a cross mood, "Barricade and I heard automatic weapons firing up there!" she pointed her thumb toward the ceiling. "Now you can let me look the place over, or I can come back with a warrant and a lot more cops! It's your call!" she smugly stated, crossing her arms as she did. The cop is now known as Barricade in his holoform and he looked annoyed for they won't admit it but he let her do the talking. Howl then gently pushed his sunglasses up the bridge of his nose.
"Follow us detective!" Howl stated stoically. Elita turned to barricade and spoke. "Star outside and wait for me I will back soon, ok?"
He grunted with annoyed tone but complied he turned off his holoform. Elita then proceed to fallow the lupines into the elevator.
Top floor, castle entrance.
The elevator opened up, allowing the pink haired detective and the concealed servant to enter into the castle. The detective looked around, not wanting to miss any sign of incriminating evidence. Along the way, she took note of the proportion and size of the castle.
"Must have a heck of a heating bill." She calmly wisecracked, trying to make small talk with the non-talkative Lupines.
"Detective Elita-one pink!" Wolf walked, seeming very calm and collective. "I've just called the mayor to offer my profound apologies for what happened here."
The now named detective Elita-one pink stared at him untrustingly, wanting to get to the truth of the situation. "What exactly did happen here Mr. O'Donnell, and please, don't try to tell me it was an exploding generator!"
Wolf smirked, and then non-chalantly began to lead the detective toward the courtyard of the castle, talking as he walked. "Fang and Howl was a little confused! That story is for press and newspapers! The truth is that my men repelled an invasion by a rival corporation trying to steal some of our new technology!" He then confirmed it by lifting up his injured hand for her see.
"Gasp!" Elita gasped at what she saw, then looked at him with a raised eyebrow. "Rebelled an invasion? You're a private citizen, O'Donnell, not a country!"
O'Donnell smirked again, "Detective, I am the owner of a multinational corporation, which is bigger than many countries you can name." He opened a sliding door that led to the ruined castle courtyard.
Elita looked at the smoldering piles of rubble that lay all across the courtyard. "I assume you had permits for the weapons I heard being fired up here!"
"Of course!" Unknown to the lupines, and Elita stood on the castle balcony some ways above where they stood, listening to the conversation between the four, scowling at both of them.
Renovated Castle Kitchen.
"I don't know about this guys! We might get into trouble!" Clank said, in cautious tone.
"Don't worry, Clank. Fang and Howl said as long as we stay in the castle, and out of sight who don't look like them, then we can explore as much as we want!" Ratchet boastfully said, looking at all of his surroundings.
Jak, Clank, Ratchet, Beelzemon, Kiba and Daxter were exploring the new castle, all of the new interior designs and technological advances, while they wounding though the hallways, Beelzemon had to bend down for he is the tallest of the clan. Their exploring landed them into the kitchen, all of them amazed by what they saw and it was slight high enough to Beelzemon to stand up.
"Wow, look at all this neat stuff!" Ratchet exclaimed, looking at the shiny brand new pots and pans. He then spotted the kitchen oven/stove, walking over to it to examine with Daxter looking at as well.
"What do you suppose this does!" Ratchet exclaimed, looking at the knobs on the stove, his hand over the burner and Daxter has his tail is there. Ratchet began to fiddle a bit with the knob, when all of a sudden, flames came out of the stove.
"YEE-OWW!" He jumped back in pain, bumping into Kiba as he did.
"HEY!" Kiba landed by a shelf of some pots and pans, causing it to collapse on top of him. "Watch it fuzz ball!" He yelled in anger.
"Oops, sorry!" Ratchet stated, hand behind his head, nervously chuckling.
Daxter however was not so lucky for does not realize that his tail is slightly on fire until he turned to see.
"AHHHHHHHH!" Daxter scream while hold his tail and trying blow the fire out, finally got it put it and turned to the lombax gargoyle but he went back to Jak shoulder.
As the group continued to look, a door caught Beelzemon's eyes, so, out of curiosity, he opened it. Inside was a walk-in freezer big enough to fit fifteen men, lined with shelves full of food products, and hanging raw meat and fish.
"Gasp! Wow, this is great! I get to try out all this delicious food from the future, today!" Beelzemon walked in, grabbing a shank of meat, a container of ice cream, a wheel of Swiss cheese, and an uncooked frozen lobster. He continued to load his arms up with food, grinning and chuckling as he did.
Unfortunately, for Beelzemon, no one saw him go into the giant freezer, so when Kiba saw the freezer door slightly open, he decided to close it shut.
"Hey!" Beelzemon yelled, arms still holding the food he grabbed. He ran to the door, and then attempted to open it, only to find it completely stuck. "Let me out! It's cold in here!"
Fortunately, the others in the kitchen heard his cry for help, and then ran for the door.
"Don't worry, big guy, we'll save you!" Kiba yelled, grabbing hold of the door. He tried to pull the door, only to find it difficult to do so. Jak seeing this, decided to get everyone to help get the door open.
"Beelzemon, we're all going to pull as hard as we can! Try pushing with all you might!" Jak yelled through the door.
The five of them began to try and pull this door open, not having so much luck. Beelzemon began to back up, preparing to ram the door open. He began to run at full speed, bracing his shoulder for impact. As he ran, the five gargoyles began to get the freezer door open, until Clank noticed the freezer's door handle, then pulled, causing the door to open easily. Beelzemon didn't see this in time, though, and ended up ramming and tripping over his comrades, causing food, and gargoyles, to fly all over the kitchen with a loud 'Thud!'
Clank opened his eyes, to see himself being crushed for being at the bottom of the pile and he speck "Oh, I hate being the runt of the family." While Daxter was on top of the bile. "I feel so very sorry for you."
Fang and Howl walked right up to O'Donnell and the detective. "Excuse me, Mr. O'Donnell! There seems to be a problem in the kitchen with our new guests!" Fang said blandly and blatantly, pushing his glasses up his nose again.
O'Donnell turned to the detective, showing satiation on his face. "I hope I've answered all of your questions satisfactorily, Detective Elita. Howl will show you out. Excuse me." He then began to walk away, heading for the door with Fang following, Howl bowing as O'Donnell passed by.
Howl then began to walk towards the exit. "If you'll come with me!" He then began to lead her out.
The detective began to follow, but then stopped suddenly when she spotted a gargoyle on one of the castle walls. Howl looked to where she was looking. "Is there a problem, Detective?"
"That stone gargoyle up there, I could've sworn I saw it move!" she stated, hoping that what she saw was just her imagination.
Howl then looked to where she was looking again, then in an monotone tone, said, "Hm. Yes. This old place is rather spooky at night. I thought the same thing more than once." They then continued to walk.
They reached the elevator, Howl pressing the button, allowing Elita to enter. Bing! He held the button for her until she entered, bowing in respect as he did. "Goodnight detective!"
"Goodnight!" she answered back, the doors of the elevator sliding closed, Howl walking away to do his other tasks.
The elevator waited for the girl to select her destination, but the girl was in deep thought about the events of tonight. Then in a flash, she pressed the button to open the elevator door, sneaking back into the castle.
"Sorry pal! But this investigation isn't over yet!" she said to herself, checking to make sure the coast was clear, and then began sneaking around the castle.
She ended up in a dark, unlit, unoccupied room, taking a flashlight out to help her see. She pointed the flashlight towards different areas, seeing the room was full of polished suits of armor, hanging weapons, and other medieval decorations.
"Don't tell me, this where Dracula shows up." She whispered to herself, continuing her search through the castle.
She ended up in a wreaked and ruined hallway, broken pieces of walls here and there. She then saw a stairway to one of the castle walls, and decided to walk up it. She thought she heard something behind her, and looked back to see nothing was there.
"Hah! A good laugh would be worth a lot of money right about now!" She said, trying lighten her own mood, dismissing her paranoia. She then continued walking up the stairs. What she did not notice though, was that Zilla was sniffing the ground she stood, following the scent to the source.
She made it to the Castle wall, moving toward the edge of the wall, catching the sight of the city. She then heard another noise coming from where she came from. She backed herself against the tower next to the entrance, turned off her flashlight, and then held up her gun.
Cock!
"Ok pal! Let me see you, nice and easy!" she said, aiming her gun at the entrance. All she heard was the heavy thudding of footsteps, heading slowly towards her.
Zilla came out slowly, revealing himself, and then began to growl at the detective, believing her to be an intruder, showing off his razor sharp fangs. "GRR!"
"Gasp!" She gasped out, shocked by the sight of the beast. Instantly, she regained her composure, and then aimed her gun, ready to fire at the creature in front of her.
Before she could fire a shot at the feral gargoyle, Optimus came from behind her, grabbing her gun out of her hand, crushing it in his own. The detective began to freak out at the sight of this, and in fear, began to back away towards the edge of the wall. Unfortunately, in her fear, she backed up to the edge, and then she stumbled back over the side, falling to her doom.
"AHHHHHHHHH!" She screamed as she fell, knowing she was going to die.
Remembering his promise, Optimus jumped after her, trying his best to build up momentum to fall faster than her to save her. As he approached her, she began to freak out even more, beginning to kick and flail as he grabbed her. He positioned her bridal style, and then opened up his wings, gliding nearly to the ground, but landed on a ledge of the wall of the O'Donnell building.
He set her down, then just stared at her, looking as she backed away in fear, the wind blowing her pink hair. She finally calmed down, then looked him up and down, confusion and fear still on her face. "Ok! Ok! Just take it easy!" She said, talking to him like a wild animal.
He stared at her impatiently, then sighed in frustration. "Sigh! What where you doing in my castle?"
"Yo-you can talk? Who, what are you?" She asked nervously.
"My kind calls me Optimus prime but you may just call me Optimus!" He stated, still impatiently waiting for an answer to his earlier question.
"Your kind? You mean there's more than one of you?" She asked, holding on to the side of the wall for dear life.
He heavily sighed, then in frustration, said, "Sigh! Barely!" Having lost his patience, he began to get ready head back up to the castle, and just leave her here.
"Wait! Don't go!" She called out to him. He reluctantly stopped, and turned to face her. "Uh, look, we need to either get back down to the street or up to the castle!" She pointed up and down as she said this. "I was thinking, since you can fly..."
"I can't fly!" He stated in annoyance. "I can only glide on the currents of wind! There are none strong enough here to lift us back up!"
She looked at him in worry, then looked down at the ground. "So we're stuck here?"
Optimus stared at her for a moment, as if contemplating something. He then grasped her arm, making her gasp in surprise, and then lifted her to his back. "Sigh! Hold on!"
Extending his claws, he began to jam his talons into the wall, climbing it as he did. She watched as his claws went effortlessly half way into the stone wall, allowing him a firm grasp as he climbed. She then looked down towards the ground, and in fear, she hugged his neck tighter. He noticed her tightening her hold, and then decided to try and relax her before she tightened any more.
"Relax; I'm not going to drop you. Trust me!" He said calmly.
She did as she was told, still holding a firm grip. She looked around again, blinking a few times as if trying to wake up from some kind of dream. "I don't believe this! If only this was a dream!"
Ground floor, on the curb next to O'Donnell building was barricade waiting for Elita when he thought he saw something flew
over him and he could have sworn he saw pink but it was gone before he could get a better look. 'I could have sworn that I just seem Elita there.'
Castle Wall, a few minutes later.
They finally made it to the top, the detective still holding tightly to Optimus's neck, eyes clenched shut. "You can let go now!" Optimus stated, upset that he had to climb the building twice tonight.
She got down from his back, her hand over her heart, gasping for air, trembling from the experience.
"ROAR!" She jumped back in shock, Zilla growling at her. She began to back away, Zilla creeping closer to her.
"I forgot about him!" She said nervously, beginning to hide behind Optimus.
Optimus placed his hand on Zilla's head, scratching near where the ear would be, calming the big saurian gargoyle down. "He won't hurt you, not unless you give him a reason too!" He stated calmly, but threateningly. "Now, once again. What are you doing here!" He almost yelled his question, for he was in a really bad mood. "And please, don't fall off the building this time! I've had a long night!"
She relaxed a bit, feeling much like she was talking to person then a creature, almost chuckling at the falling statement. Besides, if Optimus were human, he'd be very attractive looking to her.
Another outside part of the castle.
"The six of you made quite a fine mess in the kitchen!" Bra'tac agitatedly stated, while walking.
Ratchet, Clank, Kiba, Beelzemon, Jak and Daxter whom is still on Jak shoulder, were all walking right behind him, a look of annoyance on Ratchet and Kiba's face, a look of guilt on Clank and Beelzemon's face, a look of bored annoyance on Jak's face and Daxter still holding his burnt tail.
Bra'tac continued with scolding the five gargoyles and ottsel . "When I heard the crash, I thought that we were under attack agai..."
"Look!" Kiba yelled, pointing toward Optimus.
"What's he doing?" Ratchet stated, still upset about being lectured.
"I think he's talking to a human!" Jak said.
"And from the looks of she looks hot!" Daxter stated while looking at the girl pink hair. Jak just rolled his eyes at the comment.
Back with Optimus.
Detective Elita introduced herself, and went on to explain who she was. In exchange, Optimus shared what his story was, what he was, and why he was here.
"So a thousand years ago, you were betrayed by the one person you trusted." The girl repeated, almost sadly, but with thought. "Does anyone else know about you?"
"Only the lupine who is called Wolf O'Donnell and his servants, Fang and Howl! He brought us here!" Optimus said calmly. As he said this, Bra'tac came out from behind Optimus, surprising the girl by doing this. She looked at him, and then looked around to see that the other gargoyles were now standing around her, some looking at her suspiciously.
"This can't be happening." She said to herself, feeling very nervous now.
Ratchet went up to her, causing her to back away slightly, then he sniffed at her a bit. "Hey Optimus, who's this girl with the pink hair. Is she a new friend?"
"Boy I hope so!" She murmured to herself again, slightly blushing from Ratchet's comment.
"This is Elita-one. A... detective?" He said the last part as if asking her, slightly confused.
She then instantly took out her badge, showing it to the rest of the gargoyles. "Second class N.Y.P.D.!"
"So... what exactly does a detective do anyway?" Kiba asked.
"Well, uh, when somebody does something wrong, I find out whom and arrest them." As Elita said this, she made a hand gesture with one hand cuffing the other.
"Who exactly says what's wrong?" Jak decided to ask in curiosity.
"Well, we have a justice system, laws, penalties, assessments, which the people decide!" Elita answered, trying her best to remember her countries justice system.
Optimus stared at her, then said, "You mean, that the Toons decide!" His eyes then caught the sight of the sky as it began to brighten up from the approaching sunlight.
In a frantic worry, he quickly yelled to her, "You have to go now!"
"Wait! Will I see you again? I'd like to know more about you!" Elita was not done, she still wanted to know more about them. "Look, you saved my life, so I owe you! Let me help you understand this city. You need to know how it works!"
Optimus put this into consideration, and then lightened his mood a slight bit; he then looked to the other gargoyles, and then decided. "If we're to defend the castle... sighs! I suppose we need to be prepared for whatever's out there."
The others shook their heads in agreement.
"Very well!" He agreed.
She smiled. "Good! Tomorrow's my day off; I'll meet you in the afternoon at..."
"After dark!" He quickly interrupted.
Elita slightly chuckled to herself at his interruption. "Heh, why am I not surprised? Okay, here after dark!"
"N-no, not here!" He then looked out toward the city, and then spotted a building. "Over there, on that rooftop!" he pointed.
She looked at him, slightly confused. "Why there?"
"Why were you sneaking into the castle?" He asked, trying to make a point and to hurry with getting her out of there.
Elita then looked away from his face, her eyes instantly hardened cold. "A good detective trusts no one!"
Optimus's eyes instantly narrowed, scowling right at her. "That's one thing we have in common."
Elita then smiled at him, nodding her head to him, and then began to head for the exit.
Bra'tac looked calmly to Optimus. "It seems that much has changed from what we knew." His eyes then closed.
Optimus then glanced at him, still pondering what was happening. "Yes, and if we are to survive in this new world, we need learn about it and the humans who rule here!"
"Optimus!" Howl had appeared from nowhere, catching the gargoyles off guard. "Excuse me, Optimus, but Mr. O'Donnell would like a word with you!" Howl then pushed his glasses up again. As Optimus began walk with Howl, Daxter jumped off Jak should and landed on Optimus shoulder.
"Hey big guy, you wound't mind if I tag along since I don't turned to stone?" Asked Optimus. Optimus thought about before giving his answer.
"Very well but mined yourself while you around me." Then the three of them began to head Wolf office.
Wolf O'Donnell's office.
Optimus and Daxter stepped into Wolf's office, looking at the lupine in irritation. "It is almost dawn, O'Donnell! My friends and I must sleep soon! So unless you want to have a statue standing in here, you best make it quick!" As Optimus said this Daxter jumped off, landed on the floor, and began to look around.
Wolf looked at him passively, paying no heed to the tone in Optimus voice and paying little attention to Daxter. "This won't take long! I am asking for your help, Optimus!" He then reached into his desk, pulling out a flat black case. "That team who attacked us earlier was apparently some hired former Covenant Elites, and they stole something very important from me."
He opened the black case, taking out a CD disk, handing it gently to Optimus. "The box they took contained three of these CD-ROMs!" As he said this, He saw Daxter meddling with a small metal statue on shelve and almost made fall over but caught it. "Please be careful!" then turned back to Optimus.
"C...D...ROM?" Optimus looked at it, seeing his own reflection in it, slightly confused.
"Think of them as magic talismans. Each one containing hundreds of spells." Wolf stated, trying to clear things up. Wolf then continued. "It is vitally important you and your friends get them back for me."
Optimus handed the disk back to Wolf, then began to contemplate his decision. He then thought back to Elita-one, an image of her appearing in his mind. 'Why would I think of her right now?' Remembering what she said, he instantly thought about bringing up another idea.
"Perhaps you should use a...a de-tective!" He said, trying to say the word right, While Daxter began to look through some books.
Wolf raised an eyebrow, looking at him curiously. "You're learning fast!" He said, slightly impressed. "I can't go to the police; I have already had to fore-stall an investigation of the fight!" He raised from his seat, picking up another disk on his desk, a serious expression on his face. "Think of the trouble it would cause if they learned of you and your friends! You could be locked up for study or even worse!" He walked towards Optimus looking him straight in the eyes, violet purple staring into bright blue. "Remember, you are the only gargoyles left. Toons will fear you!"
Optimus narrowed his eyes, wanting to remind Wolf of what he said. "And betray us!"
Wolf ignored that comment, and walked towards a plasma 32' inch TV screen on the wall. Optimus quietly growled in annoyance to his silence. "What would you have us do!"
"My sources have discovered that those thieves were hired by a multi-national company called CYBER BIOTICS!" He then placed the disc in a slot next to the TV, then took a remote control out, turning it on. On screen was a picture of the Statue of Liberty, a tall building standing on an island near by it.
Optimus's eyes widened in awe, and he moved closer to the TV, as well Daxter saw it as well and jumped back on Optimus shoulder. "Amazing, It's almost like a living tapestry." His wonder filled expression instantly returned to his cool composure.
Wolf smirked at Optimus's actions. "Your naiveté is refreshing, Optimus and what's your name little one?" Wolf never got the chance to talk to the only person who is not gargoyle. Daxter turned and gave Wolf his name. "The name is Daxter also known as orange lighting!" Wolf now satisfied with the name then turned back to Optimus, Wolf face then went to serious look. "The stolen data are being held at three different locations!"
The image then focused on the building next to the Statue of Liberty. "The first is a research center on a small island in the bay." The picture then switched to the image of an underground railway. "The second is deep beneath the city in a heavily fortified base." Optimus took a close look at each of the images. "And the third is being kept in a huge air fortress that flies in holding pattern over the city." He then turned the TV off with the remote.
"All three places must be hit simultaneously so none will be able to notify the others! It seems an absurd amount of protection, I know. But rest assured, the information is that important." Wolf finished.
Optimus stared at him, thinking it over. "Why do you want us to help you?"
"Yeah don't you have all of this tech stuff and you want his help?" Daxter stated before getting angry look from Optimus but Optimus looked back at Wolf.
Wolf then looked at him, almost pleadingly, then quickly stated, "This must be done before their scientist break the encryption codes," He then decide to say it in words Optimus and Daxter would understand, "Before they translate the spells."
Optimus thought about what he would say next, then spoke, shaking his head as he did. "This is much different than protecting the castle. It will endanger the lives of my charges, I cannot risk that!"
"Hey what about me?" Daxter asked.
"I have accepted you as one of them for being friends with Jak and you are from our time." Optimus answered hoping to keep him quite, He then again back to Wolf
"Think about my request. I'm sure our enemies need to use this information for some terrible purpose!" Wolf then led Optimus and Daxter out of his office, Optimus looking back before exiting with Daxter still on his shoulder.
Instantly, a hidden door revealed itself from the wall of the office. Inside was a figure, hidden in the shadows. Wolf looked towards the figure, and then smirked. "Don't worry! Everything's going according to plan!"
Back on the ground barricade just picked up Elite and just after they left he noticed that she bit excited about something. 'I wonder what's her so riled up, and what happened up there?' He thought himself as he let her drive back to the police station.
Castle Tower, morning shortly after the sun as risen up and all of the gargoyles have turned to stone, leaving Daxter alone until nighttime but then Fang came up to find daxter sitting at the base of Jak stand while looking out to the city.
"Excuse mister Daxter, Master Wolf has given you accommodations for you since you are not gargoyle, please fallow me if you will." Fang asked.
"Really, the Big alpha wolf has given me a room to stay, say do mind if you ride on your shoulder for I don't fully know my way around?" Daxter asked Fang. Fang turned, looked down to Daxter and answered.
"Normally my brother and I would not let anyone touch us but since your small and it will take time so very well."
"Sweet, thanks!" Daxter thanked him as he jumped up to Fang left shoulder as they to find Daxter room.
After a few minutes, they arrived at Daxter new room.
"Here is your dorm room, I do hope my master has made to your liking." Fang opened the door to revel the room to reveal a large room with window red and orange drapes, a king sized bed, 56-inch screen T.V, the floor has blue carpet and in the corner of the room is a small fridge.
"Sweet digs, give the alpha wolf my thanks for the room." Daxter thanked Fang before heading to the small fridge to see what it contents. 'I wonder what's inside this thing?'
He opened it up to reveal bottle of drinks, grabbed one, and began to drink.
"Wow, this is great!" He continues drink which it appears to be beer.
Outside of Daxter room, ten minutes before sunset.
Howl is sent by Wolf to get Daxter so he could meet up with the gargoyles before they could awaken, Howl is right in front of the door and began to knock on the door.
"Mister Daxter I have been ordered by Master O'Donnell to escort you to your friends." He called out to Daxter but did not get a replay.
"Mister Daxter?" Howl opened the door to find bottles all over and find Daxter passed out on the bed. Howl opened up his cell phone. "Master wolf, I have problem here with Mister Daxter has… unfortunately pass out, so what should I do?" Howl asked on the phone.
"Just pick him up and take him to others, they should be waking up soon." Wolf answered throughout the phone.
"Very well, Master Wolf." Howl complied, putted his phone away, proceeds to pick up Daxter, and then head to the gargoyles.
Castle Tower, the next night.
The sun had finally set after a long day, a fiery orange glow disappearing into the horizon, and then, when it finally set... crick! Crack! Crash!
The all were now awake, stretching, and shaking off the remaining stone. Jak turned around to see Howl holding Daxter in his arms. Jak then up to him with concern for Daxter. Jak took Daxter from Howl's arms, held Daxter close and asked Howl. "What happened to him?" Howl then began to explain happened, Jak then thanked him for bringing Daxter here.
Ratchet all of sudden jumped onto the ledge of the castle wall.
"Hey young one! Where do you think you're going?" Optimus asked, catching Ratchet before he left.
"What's it look like? To explore the city! If I stay in this castle any longer, I'll go crazy!" Ratchet yelled back, his hands pulling his ears.
"Ratchet raises a good point! We can't spend the rest of our lives in the castle!" Kiba added, also wanting to explore a bit.
"I agree! We need to know about the different things in this city!" Clank surprisingly agreed, being the official strategist, and tactician of the group. "Like for instance, we need to know about its people, its devices..."
"Its food! Oh yeah, I can't wait to see what they got!" Beelzemon interrupted.
Optimus growled in aggravation, he was outnumbered four to one. "Oh, alright! Do whatever, but stay close to the building and stay out of sight!"
"Thank you Optimus!" Ratchet thanked, while the others nodded to Optimus, silently promising.
"I am going to stay here at the castle with daxter until he wakes up." Jak told Optimus his reason to stay.
Zilla whimpered a bit, wishing to go with them. "Sorry, boy. You can't come with us tonight. But I'll bring you back a treat if I can." Kiba scratched behind the saurian's head, trying to make it feel better.
They all glided down from the castle, Ratchet leading the way to see the city.
Selected Rooftop.
Elita entered through the roof's door, looking around for Optimus. "Hello! Anyone there?" She called out.
Optimus appeared from around a corner, catching her off guard. "Gasp! Oh, there you are! Why were you hiding back there?" She asked.
"I wanted to make sure you were alone!" Optimus stated.
"Not to worry, I think you could scare away a whole ARC troopers team!" Elita joked.
Instantly, from a higher building top, Bra'tac jumped down, catching both Elita and Optimus by surprise, Elita gasping again.
"What are you doing here, Master?" Optimus asked.
"Just making certain you were not being ambushed." Bra'tac said calmly.
"Heh! You guys are paranoid even for New York!" She joked. Then a voice came out of the shadows. "So this what your excited about from O'Donnell building after you came back." All three of them turned to a man to step out to reveal it is barricade in his holoform. Both gargoyles got into attacking positions but Elita stopped them. "Whoa easy guys. This is my partner and my ride when I am only on duty.
Optimus then turned to her with anger in his voice. "Who's is this and why is he here?" Elita looked to her partner and answered. "His name is barricade he was choose as my partner when I joined the force by my caption and I want ask why is he here as well." Barricade just huffed before answering "In case you may have forgotten I been charged to watch over you to keep watch over and make sure you are safe by your caption."
Elita then ordered a command. "I want you go to your body, I will tell everything later but don't tell anyone what has transpired alright?" Barricade growled before he flickered then he disappeared leaving both gargoyles looking for him. Elita reached to her left shoulder and spoke into a radio. "I ordered you do you comply?" Barricade answered back through the radio. "I comply you annoying little bit-" He cut off before he could Finnish.
Elita then turned back to the gargoyles. "I am sorry for that, I guess that what I get for having a cop car for partner but I ashure you that when I give him an order, he sticks to it." Optimus decided to give her a another chance. "Alright I will forgive this incident just this one but I don't want this to happen again, do I make myself clear?"
"Crystal." She then remembered the other gargoyle that is with. "So, are you coming on the tour with us, um... I'm sorry, I don't think I got your name!"
"Bra'tac!" he answered.
"Sound like ancient Egyptian? How did you get a name like that?" She asked.
Bra'tac smiled. "My great, great, grandfather hailed from the land that you call Egypt."
"Wow, really?"
"Well, Bra'tac it is, pleasure to meet you!" She then walked towards Optimus. "I don't know how I'm going keep people from noticing you!" She said.
"Simple! We'll stay on the rooftops." He blatantly said.
"Heh! Easy for you with those wings but what about me?" She said, slightly chuckling.
Optimus surprised her, picking her up bridal style. "Well! That answers that question!" She said, not minding it at all. She looked at him, staring straight into his bright blue eyes staring straight into her own blue ones. They both began to smile a bit, but then they both noticed Bra'tac staring, as if waiting for them to make out.
"Um! Ahem! Let's be off! Coming Master Bra'tac?" Optimus stated, trying to block out what just happened.
"I think I'll pass. This new world is too big, too bright, and too loud. Now that I know you're alright, I'll return to the castle, and watch over the castle with the young one." Bra'tac then spread his feathery wings, jumping off, gliding towards the castle.
"Well, looks like it's just you and me! What do you want to see?" Elita asked.
"The dangers that threaten me and my kind!" He stated seriously.
Elita slightly chuckled at that, "Lighten up, will you! You're starting to bring me down, and I'm a cop!"
He opened his wings, and jumped into the air, Elita in his arms, gliding over the city.
They glided over the city, seeing every site in New York, passing every building, Elita explaining everything she could to Optimus, his attention on both flying and on her. Finally, they landed on a skyscraper, giving Optimus's wings a break.
"What do you think so far?" Elita asked.
Optimus looked out to the city, taking in every bit of it. "Such amazing changes toons have made in the world while we slept." Optimus flatly stated, which soon changed to amazement. "Stone streets, finer than those the earth kingdom built! Towers of glass and iron, finer than the fire nation!"
"Yea, I'm used to it. But I guess it's pretty impressive to an... out of Towner!" She stated, enjoying the sight herself. 'I see these things every day, yet now, I notice them and enjoy them.' Elita thought to herself.
Optimus then glanced around the city, trying to look for something. "I see no walls to guard this city! How do you protect it from invaders?"
"Well, our biggest worries aren't from outside, there from inside!" Elita stated, glaring slightly at the city.
"That, I am all too familiar with!" Optimus angrily stated.
Castle halls.
Bra'tac walked down the halls, looking for a place to find a room to rest, Zilla by his side, looking very depressed.
"I know how you feel boy. It's a very strange new world indeed." Bra'tac stated calmly. Bra'tac saw a door, and decided to open it, lights coming on automatically. Inside the room was an entertainment system, with a 42' inch flat screen with surround sound, DVD/Blu-ray player, cable/satellite connection, and two silver colored recliners with a table.
"This looks like a good place to rest." Bra'tac went over to the recliner, he patted the leather seat recliner, testing it out, then went to sit on it. He leaned back, causing the recliner to have the footrest pop up, surprising Zilla who yelped in surprise.
Bra'tac then relaxed, laying down into the seat. "Ah. This is not half bad." Bra'tac then spotted the remote to the TV. "Well, what's this now!" He then picked it up, looking it over as he did. His talon accidently pressed the on button, turning the TV on to a music station with the band 'Disturbed' playing loud music.
"WHOA!" Bra'tac fell back in the chair in surprise from the heavy loud music, landing on his back. Zilla instantly ran out of the room in fear, yelping as he did.
Bra'tac laid there on the floor, slightly embarrassed by what happened. "I'm glad no one saw that." He stated, now slightly miffed.
On the other side of the castle.
Jak is standing in Daxter room with Daxter on his own bed now awake but his head is hurting.
"Ah man, my head is killing me!" Daxter complained from the pain in his head.
"What you get from drinking all of that alcohol from the fridge." Jak scolded him while watching a pod race that is held on earth, on the TV.
"So where is everyone at?" Daxter asked for he noticed no one is around besides from Jak.
"My brother Ratchet, Clank, Kiba and Beelzemon are looking around the city to find out about it, Optimus is having a tour with the detective Elita, And master Bra'tac is with Zilla in another part of the castle." Jak answered Daxter question, Jak then looked out the window for he has weird feeling something is going to happen.
Down town slums of New York.
A car was breaking down, an unhappy couple already late for their date. "Let me guess, there's this monster behind that dumpster." A dark-purple haired woman stated frustratingly.
"This is so un-youthful, my lovely Anko!" yelled out the driver, tears flowing down his face, who had a black bowl haircut, and two incredibly bushy eye brows. He then tried to start the car, only to have it stall. "Hehe. The cars not starting, my youthful love!"
"No duh, Einstein! What do you expect; you only paid forty grand for the car!" Anko yelled out angrily.
The driver sighed, then took out a cell phone, punching in numbers to dial. "Uh! My youthful darling Anko, it seems we have no service here!"
Bonk! Anko instantly hit the driver with her purse.
"Wonderful! Priceless! Now what do we do?" She said in irritation.
He instantly got out of the car. "No worries, my love! If I can't fix this car, I will carry you fifty blocks to the next building, bridal style!" He boasted.
"You fix it! Ha! You have to call a repair man to plug in the coffee maker!" She exaggerated. "Though, I am looking forward to being carried." She said with mirth, deciding to enlighten her boyfriend.
He instantly went up to the hood of the car, lifting it up to see what was wrong. "Hmm! Let's see here! That thingy goes there, and that doodad cranks that." He began pointing and searching for what was wrong.
"Got a probl'm pal!" The driver looked behind him to find a raptor, The orange, striped leader of the Raptors, who has a metal brace-like device attached to his mouth his name is Bad Rap. Behind him were two more raptors. One is black raptor with implants on the backs of each wrist that produce green blades, whose tail has been replaced with a blade-covered, spinning, duplication, his name is Haxx, and the last is a red raptor with launchers on the backs of each wrist and in the throat that can spray potent, adhesive acid, is name Spittor.
"Hey, maybe we could help, right boss Bad rap?" Spittor said. "I had a year in auto shop! Heh heh!"
"Nah, no problem, I can fix this myself!" Boasted the bushy eye browed man.
"Got a passport, Human?" Bad Rap said.
"Passport?" The guy questioned.
"Yea! You're on our territory, and we don't like visitors. It will cost you an expensive toll!" Rap stated.
"Oh, Gai, just give them your wallet, so we can move on!" Anko yelled from the car.
"Hm! Ok! Though I don't think I got much cash on me!" Gai stated.
Haxx suddenly pulled out his blades. "Oh were real sorry to hear that, Gai!" He exaggerated.
Spitter and the Haxx began to move closer to Gai, closing in on him. Gai backed away in fear, when all of a sudden...
"...Howrah! Dynamic Entry!" Gai yelled out, Bruce Lee style, jumping forward, straight kicking the Haxx in the gut, sending him flying towards a dark alleyway. Spitter charged right for him, ready chomp down swinging over his head. "Whoa-yah! Leaf Whirlwind!" Gai instantly ducked from the bite, and then sweep kicked Spitter, sending him spinning towards the same dark alleyway.
"Show off!" Anko yelled, getting out from the car.
Bad Rap looked at Gai angrily, and then ran over to Anko, grabbing her from behind, drawing one his sharp claws, then putting it up to her neck. Gai stared nervously at Bad Rap, backing away slowly.
"Not so tough now, are you? Allot of good your fancy kung fu will do now, eh?" Bad Rap boasted.
"Oh no you just didn't!" Anko said angrily. She then instantly elbowed Bad Rap in the face, and then twirled around, grabbing the arm, and then throwing him over her shoulder straight toward the alleyway.
"Way to go, my youthful beloved! You really showed him the blooming fires of your youth!" Gai yelled out, tears of joy falling from his face. "I shall now fulfill my end of the arrangement! I shall carry you to the next fine dining eating facility!" He then picked her up, bridal style, jogging at a steady pace.
"Ok, I guess I'll overlook this little incident, Gai!" Anko said, seductively. "If the restaurant has some dango, I will really make it worth your time, Gai."
The three goons began to get to their feet, feeling sore all over. "Ugh! Man, that chick hits hard!" Bad Rap yelled. "If I see them again, I'm gonna..."
"Aren't you boys late for your 4-H club meeting?" a female voice interrupted. They looked further down the alleyway to see Elita stepping out into the light.
"Man! This should help us blow off steam, eh boss?" Haxx asked, sharping his wrist blades together. The three began to move towards Elita, weapons set and ready.
Elita smirked, then out of her jacket, pulled out her badge. "Police!" She stated.
"Police, huh! Ah, we're very impressed!" Spitter sarcastically said, spitting a little acid. The three moved in closer, Elita stepping back a bit, still smirking.
"I'm warning you guys!" She smugly said.
All three of them laughed. "Hahaha! You're warning...hehehe!" Bad Rap laughed.
"Have it your way!" She said, running down the dark alleyway. Bad Rap and his goons chased after her.
A few moments later...
GRRRR!
RAWR!
Instantly, the thugs were face to face with Optimus, who was roaring, claws out, eyes blue, and wings spread to their full span.
"IT'S A MONSTER!" Spitter yelled.
"Don't just stand there, TRASH IT!" Bad rap yelled in fear, pushing the thin guy forward. Haxx charged forward, his pipe over his head. He then swung down, Optimus easily catching it, pulling it out of his hand, and tossing it aside. He then grabbed the Raptor by the shoulder, tossing him into an open dumpster container.
Optimus then moved forward with great speeds, grabbing Spitter by his head, slamming him into ground, knocking him unconscious.
Bad rap then charged with his mouth wide open, Optimus easily grabbing him, but then, Bad rap surprised Optimus with his foot claws, aiming for his chest. Optimus brought his hand up to block, stabbing his palm in the process. He then grabbed Bad rap's head, and then knee kicked him in the face, knocking him out. Optimus blue glowing eyes returning to normal blue.
"Optimus, your hand!" Elita yelled out.
"It's fine, just a scratch!" He yelled back!
"That is more than a scratch. Here, use this!" Elita then took out a pink ribbon, tying it around his hand.
As Elita tied the ribbon around his hand, the memory of his mate, the Heather, tying a bandage around his hand appeared in his mind.
"It will stop the bleeding!" She spoke, snapping Optimus out of his flashback. She then looked up at his eyes, a smile on her face. "You know Optimus! You maybe the best thing to happen to me.. Err... this city in long time!" Her face began to blush from the slip up, and then she started to walk down the alleyway, Optimus blinking and staring at her for a moment, thinking about what she said.
New York Cathedral rooftop.
The rooftop of the cathedral was lined with many stone gargoyles, but standing next to these statues were four real gargoyles, observing the city. It was Ratchet's group, thoroughly enjoying their time in the city.
"I've never seen so many wonders!" Clank stated dreamily.
Kiba, Clank, Ratchet, and Beelzemon, who was eating a bag of chips, were watching every site and sound in the city.
"Hey guys, look at that!" Ratchet yelled out, pointing in the direction of a red Harley Davidson motorcycle, 1990 model, moving at great speeds, catching everyone's attention.
"Aw man, I got to get a closer look!" Ratchet yelled out, jumping off the ledge, gliding towards the Motorcycle.
"Wait! Optimus told us to stay hidden!" Kiba yelled out, trying to reach for Ratchet, only to have him slip from his grasp.
Ratchet glided gently behind the Harley, hovering right behind the rider. "Aw, what a beauty!" Ratchet thought aloud, catching the driver's attention. The driver yelled out in fear, swerving his vehicle back and forth a bit, until he hit a bump in the road, dismounting him from his ride. He rolled on the ground a bit, his bike sliding a bit on the ground, then got back to his feet, and ran for his life from Ratchet.
"Wait, come back!" Ratchet yelled out the driver, the other three gargoyles landing next to him.
"Nice going, Fuzz butt! You scared him off!" Kiba yelled out in anger.
"Hey, it's not my fault that his machine was so neat looking!" Ratchet yelled out, standing the Harley on its wheels, and then getting on the seat.
"Uh, Ratchet, I don't think it's very wise to mess with that vehicle if we don't know how the work it!" Clank stated.
"Don't worry, it looks easy to use!" Ratchet boasted, pulling the gas handle on the steering handles back, revving the engine as he did. Accidently, his foot then kicked the pedal on the side of the Harley, causing it to go at full speed forward. "WhoOOOAAAAAA!" Ratchet yelled, holding on for dear life.
He looked ahead, and saw that he was heading for a brick wall, and coming up to it really fast. In a desperate move, he spread out his wings, catching the momentum's wind, pulling him off the motorcycle before it crashed into the wall, exploding into flames.
Ratchet landed in front of the carnage, staring at what he did, the others coming up right behind him.
"Maybe we better not tell Optimus about this." Kiba stated sweat dropping as he did.
Central Park.
"Heh! We're probably the only couple in the park who don't have to worry about muggers!" Elita said, cheeks slightly blushing. Elita and Optimus were both walking in the park, only the two of them, down the paved walkway.
Optimus angrily looked forward. "Hmph! This world is just as savage as the one I remember!" He scoffed.
Elita face softened a bit, then she looked towards him as they walked. She then calmly said, "You're judging it the way Toons have judged you! I mean, sure, the city shows an ugly face sometimes, but..." she paused for a second, pondering what to say next. "There's more to it than that. There's beauty here too, like couples who try to romance each, Samaritans helping the homeless, um... moms who sing to their kids, the way my mom used to!"
Optimus instantly snapped out of his thought when he heard a noise from the bushes. "Huh!"
"Optimus, what is it?" Elita asked, noticing the alertness on Optimus's face.
A muffled gunshot went off, and instantly a small dart injected itself into Optimus's left arm.
"Argh!" Optimus breathing began to become labored.
Instantly, a squad of seven Elites appeared, surrounding Optimus and Elita. Elita tried to take out her gun, but a blue Elite knocked it out of her hand, then a green one grabbed her from behind, locking her by her arms. Optimus saw that Elita was in trouble, then using his wing, batted a red elite away, roaring in complete rage. He was then caught off guard by the white Elite grabbing him from behind. Optimus tried to struggle, but was then grabbed by the arm of the female Elite, then next grabbed by the waist by the yellow Elite.
"RAWR!"
Growling and struggling, he fought to shake them off his body, movement beginning to get sluggish. His bright blue glowing eyes began to dull down to their normal blue, then shut completely, stopping his resistance. The three elites then set him down on the ground, all of them holding him in place.
The black armor elite member appeared, taking his needle rifle out.
"What do you want?" Elita yelled, trying to break free from the arm lock.
"Just tying loose ends!" He said, aiming his needier straight at Optimus.
To be continued...
End of Chapter 3